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Learn more- "They thought their dreams were over," the opening graphics of Tuesday night's "America's Got Talent" episode tell us. "They were wrong."
Twelve "wild-card" acts are getting a second chance to make a third impression with the judges and America in the hopes of claiming what will presumably be three more spots in the semifinals.
A strategically placed mess of cans and sticks litter the stage, which can only mean The Kinetic King is back and probably going first. Host Nick Cannon, careful not to set off the elaborate display too soon, introduces the judges. Piers Morgan says each judge got to bring back four of the acts they thought missed "potential glory." He knocks Howie's choices, saying he "brought back four of the worst acts I can ever remember in the history of the show." Howie reminds us all that America will decide, not the judge, and he thinks he has "done America right."
The Kinetic King: Piers' first wild card is, in fact, The Kinetic King. He's trying to bounce back from what he calls "the greatest kinetic disaster in history." He's "seriously spooked over what happened last time." He says he's trying to go on and do something "even bigger." The crowd roars as each big part of his maze of cans and sticks falls over, and it works all the way to the big finish, when about 10 large trash cans arranged in a pyramid tumble. Piers says "everyone in America doubted you" after what happened last time, but "tonight, Kinetic King, you proved you're the king, you're the man." Sharon agrees, saying she bows down to him. Howie says there's no other man in America who could be handed a bunch of cans, balls and sticks and do what he just did with them. The Kinetic King then, oddly, goes into what he calls "the fetal position of victory," laying on the stage and putting his thumb in his mouth.
Those Funny Little People: The gnomes are back to torture Piers some more, and they're ready to take advantage of the opportunity. They think they'll win Piers over, but before their routine, he says it's a "complete waste of time." After their performance of They Might Be Giants' "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" begins, Piers gives them a good 15 seconds before buzzing them. Then spends the rest of the time holding his face in his hands. Even Howie says he missed a lot of the act because he was watching Piers' face most of the time. Piers says Howie "turned the show into a total and utter mockery" by bringing them back, and refers to Howie as "the chief idiot." Sharon says they "definitely brought in the big guns."
Avery and the Calico Hearts: Sharon's first pick are the trio of little girls who were devastated when they were eliminated. They're hugely thankful to Sharon for bringing them back. Howie says before the act starts that he doesn't think they're a headline act, but more like a Saturday morning cartoons accompaniment. Piers gives them about 30 seconds before buzzing them during their performance of Taio Cruz's "Dynamite." Sharon cheers like crazy and says she's so proud to say they were her pick. Nick asks Piers if he's going to buzz every act that's not him, and Piers says he wanted to buzz Nick for the suit he's wearing. Nick actually thinks pretty fast on his feet, telling the judge he has to lead by example and then asking Piers (who's wrapped up in accusations of phone hacking while he was a tabloid editor in the U.K.), "Aren't you in enough trouble already?" Piers tells the girls he buzzed them because he still thinks it's too early for them to win a competition like this. He urges them to keep practicing and they'll "be terrific." Howie says he agrees with what Piers is saying, but he doesn't think they deserved a buzz. He says, "It's wrong, it's mean, and let's move on."
Seth Grabel: Pulling off what Nick calls "a reappearing act," illusionist Seth Grabel comes back as one of Howie's picks. Howie says he felt really guilty casting the vote for Professor Splash that sent Seth packing. He had to bring him back. Piers also brought an illusionist back, so it's a big showdown. In an illusion that seems to take a while to get going, Seth eventually makes a DeLorean appear on stage holding what he calls the judges from the past -- and they're miniature versions of Howie, Sharon and Piers. Howie says he did good in bringing Seth back. He says Seth showed that Howie has good taste. Piers says it was "exactly like Howie -- a lot of show, a lot of flashing going on" but it was light on substance.
Shevonne: We didn't see singer and guitarist Shevonne on the live stage because she was cut in Vegas, but Sharon wants to see how she'll do with another chance. She says she'll be singing to all of America, but especially to her mom. Sharon says Shevonne took her breath away and hopes that voters realize this is her first time on the live stage. She says Shevonne did herself proud. Howie says he thinks the judges made a mistake sending her home in Vegas and that he's "so thrilled" that Sharon chose to bring her back. Piers, who notably didn't buzz, says he's in a very unusual position of agreeing with Howie. He agrees they were wrong to send her home in Vegas and with more practice and experience she "could be really good."
West Springfield Dance Team: The dark, creepy dance group is back, as Sharon already promised. She said as soon as they were voted off that she'd bring them back as one of her wild cards, and her kept that promise. They've put together a routine in five days that one of the choreographers says they'd normally rehearse for six months. Sharon seems quite pleased, saying it's "unique, very different" and that there's an audience for them. Howie agrees that they're very good, but he doesn't think this performance stepped up from the last performance. Piers wonders if he's under the weather because he's again agreeing with Howie's point that it wasn't a bigger or better performance than the last time.
J Chris Newberg: Howie brings J Chris Newberg back after being voted off and says it was like being in love and then finding out that the women you're in love with is sleeping with 47 other contestants. He says he's reviewed all of his performances and was happy with them all except for one thing: Piers. The crotchety judge says he's pretty confident that no matter what J Chris does tonight, he's going to hate it. J Chris tells us that "Piers drew first blood" and he's been training for this fight. J Chris turns it into a straight roast of Piers. He brings up phone hacking, tells Piers that he's "made more children cry than divorce," and says that Piers has "made a career out of being 'the other' -- the other Simon Cowell, the other Larry King, the other guy your wife sleeps with." Howie says it was funny, and that "this wins it all." Piers plays along, saying, "Obviously I found your material, deeply offensive, woefully inaccurate, completely inappropriate -- and funny." Sharon tells J Chris he's "got balls of steel" and says it was "amazing." She concisely says, "It was very good. Very, very good."
Yellow Designs Stunt Team: The BMX stunt team admits they were crushed when they were booted, and they're vowing to "wow America like they've never been wowed before." They offer up a pirate-themed performance that gets through with no buzzes. Sharon, who brought them back, says it "worked superbly." She loves the sense of excitement they bring, adding, "it's exciting, it's dangerous, it's everything I love." Howie likes the themes they put together. Piers says it's the only act he can remember where when they make a mistake it actually makes the performance more entertaining. Piers says the movement they've made in the competition is almost better than any other act.
Charles Peachock: The man who wants to bring juggling into the next century is brought back by Piers. He says he knew he was taking a risk when he abandoned the dangerous juggling stuff in favor of playing the piano with bouncing balls. He says he's "risking it all tonight." He first juggles balls on fire, then while trying to balance a sword on another sword from his forehead, he juggles three knives and drops one. It's clearly a disappointment and even Piers can't deny it. Piers says he thinks Charles "blew it." He abandoned his rule of buzzing a juggler who dropped something, only because he was the one who brought Charles back. Sharon says it was disappointing, and Howie agrees, but he's thrilled Charles kept his shirt on.
The Fiddleheads: Howie's last pick is The Fiddleheads, who abandoned their own approach in favor of something suggested by the show's producers, are deciding to go back to the basics. They give their bluegrass treatment to Bruno Mars' "Grenade" and the crowd seems to love it. Piers buzzes them about two-thirds of the way through, though. Howie says he picked them because he thought they had strength and he thinks they brought it. Piers says, "This group doesn't work as a group." After a chorus of boos, Piers says the lead singer is better than the group around him. Sharon says she does not agree with Piers. She says they were back in their comfort zone.
Summerwind Skippers: Piers says he didn't really get the jump ropers until the first live show. He now thinks they deserve another chance. Their routine was put together more quickly this time, and it includes ropes that are on fire. There's a mishap early on but they bounce back and get through the rest of the act unscathed. Piers points out the big mistake, but says it's how they recovered that saved them. He says it's like the bike stunt team, and it's more about how they recover from a mistake. He says they made a "great recovery, great job." Sharon then quotes Piers from earlier in the competition, saying they make skipping sexy. Howie admits he didn't see it being a headlining show until this performance and they made it fun and edgy enough to be just that type of show.
Landon Swank: Piers' illusionist choice is Landon Swank, whose presentation was lacking the last time he performed. Piers says Landon was the first wild card on his list. He's ramping up the danger by chaining himself to the bottom of a tank of water while handcuffed and giving himself one minute to escape. He not only escapes but switches places with his assistant, which ends up in the tanks. Sharon and Howie stand in appreciation. Piers says calls it a proper trick that was executed perfectly and says that Landon will go through to the semifinals. Sharon says he's a really sexy magician, which doesn't happen a lot. Howie says it "was fabulous." He notes that there's "no rule saying that one magician can go through."
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